Sharjah’s SEWA completes maintenance of 138 33kV substations in first half
The authority also approved 367 engineering plans for new substation projects and network development.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Saudi Water Authority to hold first Water Regulation Exchange in Riyadh on 1 November
The event, organised with IDRA, will bring together four international organisations and 25 global regulatory bodies.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
XRG reaffirms backing for Argentina LNG in Paris
Sultan Al Jaber says the first phase of Argentina LNG, developed with YPF and Eni, is designed for 12 million tonnes a year.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Riyadh to host energy week on 11–15 October: IEF17, CEM17 and the 25th WPC Energy Congress
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy says more than 70 ministers and over 300 senior executives have confirmed attendance.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
UAE sets October fuel prices: Super 98 at AED 4.40 a litre
Petrol grades rise by 59–60 fils a litre from September and diesel by 50 fils.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
UAE puts the water–AI–energy nexus at the centre of its UNGA engagements
Abdulla Balalaa called for private finance for water infrastructure ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Drone attack hits Taibah power distribution station in Madinah
The Coalition says the 29 September attack took one power transformer out of service without affecting the electricity network.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) — Coalition spokesperson statement
KAUST’s AI prototype for mineral exploration leads to 30-month R&D contract with Maaden
The prototype, designed to improve understanding of the Arabian Shield’s subsurface, will be tested with real Saudi geological data.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
Saudi energy minister and Australia’s Chris Bowen discuss COP31 in Jeddah
During the visit, Bowen toured the Shuaibah solar project, one of the largest under Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
Syrian petroleum-contract audit includes a precautionary asset freeze
The oversight authority reports approximately USD 104 million in frozen contractor assets pending investigation.
Syrian Arab News Agency
Hama opens four water projects with solar-powered well equipment
The public water company reports service improvements for more than 15,000 people in eastern rural communities.
Syrian Arab News Agency
Homs starts a new water well in Bayadah
The drilling project targets a 150-metre depth and an expected yield of 50 cubic metres per hour.
Syrian Arab News Agency
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